First of all I would like to apologize—-had computer problems and  between that and the Holiday I haven’t done my usual blogs—-Sorry—really sorry.

 

 

 

 

Travel: Get in the Spirit in Cassadaga, FL

 

 

 

So we’re back to our explorations above Sanford and Lake Monroe in Central Florida.   We’re going to start at 17-92 as usual for this particular exploratation of the lesser know areas beyond the big cities and theme parks.

 

 

We’ll continue north from Orange City on 17-92  Watch for Florida 472 and take the ranp that goes to the road which is on your right and should be makrked.

 

 

Continue till you come to Dr Martin Luther King Causeway and go left on this road

 

 

You will come to Cassadaga Road  turn to you right and continue till you come to the small town of Cassadaga.

 

 

 

This a small town and the roads are narrow so it’ best to park on several areas about the town and then do the rest of the town on foot.

 

 

 

Florida on a Tankful: Visiting the Cassadaga Spiritualist Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The history of Cassadaga

 

 

 

Cassadaga may be small but this town, that’s about an hour north of downtown Orlando and abut 25 miles from Daytona Beach,  is pretty famous—-many of us have been there for readings—-I  have gone there on more than one occassion and have sometimes had readings and others just wandered around the shops and had lunch—-small towns like this one are not something  you see every day.   But unlike most small towns it has a nice hotel and an excellent restaurant along it’s main street—Cassadaga Road (of course)

 

 

 

 

Cassadaga wass founded by Physics  from the north  well over 100 years ago and has remaind a Spiritualist colony ever since.    George P Colby came here from Pike, NY in 1875.  Pike a trance medium had traveled all over the US giving readings and seanances in the later 19th century. accompanied by his multiple spirit guides  including an American Indian and a German professor.

 

 

 

He eventually came to Florida then to the central area via the St. Johns RIver, he landed at that Blue Springs we visited last blog and following his guide’s directions and from that little trip we have the present town.    Oh and the town’s name means rocks beneath the water after a similar place in Yew York State.

 

 

 

 

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp

• Address: 1112 Stevens Street, Cassadaga, FL 32706
• Phone: (386) 228-2880

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modern Spiritualism at a glance

 

 

 

 

Oh and for you that haven’t heard Spiritualism is considered a religion.  which makes the Association here technically the oldest continuously active religious community in the American Southeast.    and that religious community founded and developd the town you see today.   It’s interesting to contemplate.

 

 

 

 

I can’t imagione that the town you see today is too different from the original community—it is a quiet town with out even a traffic light.  A lovely place to walk about and enoy the peace and quiet yo’re not use to enjoy very often in our current crazy world. This place has 5 quiet wooded meditation areas, and when you compare this quaint little town to what you’re use to that’s alot to quiet time—without your mum’s enforcement.

 

 

 

 

I have heard it said that the town is full of eccentric spirits who seem to add to the whole ambiance.  I know my sister who is quite good at realizing spirits that are wandering  about found the town very occupied.   I find it a nice place to do a bit of  wandering and relaxing.

 

 

 

Town of Spiritualists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you drive into town  on your right you’ll see

 

 

 

CASSADAGA PSYCHIC SHOP

460 Cassadaga Road Cassadaga, Florida
+1 (386) 218  – 0910

Come experience the etheric vibrations and Ley lines in historic Cassadaga. If you are drawn here, you were meant to visit us.

 

 

At Stevens Street if you turn right there is

 

On the righ Side:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp

1112 Stevens St

Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association 
is a community of spiritually-minded people established in 1894. We invite you to learn about our history and the religion of Spiritualism. Seekers are welcome and self-exploration is encouraged.

Thursday morning Healing Circle has resumed under CDC guidelines

 I have always enjoyed the Bookstore:

• Hours – 10 am to 6 pm Monday – Saturday  and 11:30 am to 5 pm on Sundays

 

 

 

 

On the left:  It technically faces Cassadaga Road but is easily accessed across the street from the book store which is in the Camp’s building.

 

 

 

 

 

Cassadaga Hotel

355 Cassadaga Road

 

The Hotel is currently open Sunday to Thursday 10a-5pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm. These are our new permanent hours. We are accepting room reservations and in person reading appointments. We are still recommending masks in the gift shop and in healing appointments to protect our community.   They have

a healing and wellness center

a Psychic Center

and

A nice gift shop

 

 

Oh yes you can also got over night accommadations—Hint its a Hotel

 

 

 

The Cassadaga Hotel-which dates back to the 1920’s-serves not only as a quiet place to lay your head, but most specially, as a respected Spiritual Sanctuary. It is our mission to help those who are seeking guidance from the Highest Spiritual and Angelic Realms and Its Truths.

 

 

 

 

The restaurant here:  SInatra’s restaurant is excellent Italian Fare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continue away from Cassadaga Road

 

 

Turn Right on Seneca

 

Seneca ends at Chauncey

 

 

 

turn left and on Chauncey and thus park is on your right

 

 

 

 

 

Horseshoe Park and Fairy Trail

 

 

 

Within the popular town of Cassadaga, Florida, there is a fairy wonderland that most people don’t even know exists. Horseshoe Park and Fairy Trail is an enchanting place where you can let your imagination soar, no matter your age. With meandering footpaths, you can walk this magical trail and feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy wonderland.

 

 

 

 

When you leave the park turn right on Chauncey

 

 

 

when you come to Palmer St. turn left

 

 

 

Turn Left on Stevens

 

 

and then very shortly Right on Marion St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seneca Park

1099 Marion St

 

 

 

Named for George Colby’s Spirit Guide Seneca, Seneca Park is one of the largest parks in the Camp. At the center of the park is a gazebo that overlooks Spirit Pond. Mae Graves Ward was a well-known Medium in the Camp. In recognition of her service to Spirit for more than 50 years, “The Mae Graves-Ward Gazebo” was designated in her honor by the membership in 1986.

 

 

 

When you leave the park turn right on Marion

 

 

 

Then right on Colby

 

 

 

And then right on Mass. St.

 

 

The street goes down by the lake and loops around

 

 

 

 

Colby- Alderman Park Cassadaga Florida Part 2

 

 

 

 

Colby Alberman Park

1099 Massachusetts St

 

 

 

The 123-acre Colby-Alderman Park boasts fishing and plenty of shady spots for visitors to while away a lazy afternoon. Playground equipment awaits energetic youngsters, while a volleyball court stands ready for older athletes. In addition to several picnic tables under shade trees is a smaller, roofed picnic pavilion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Mass to Colby and turn left

 

 

Colby goes into Cassadaga as it turns left/north

 

 

 

Go straight ahead on Cassadaga

 

 

 

Turn right on Stevens

 

 

Here you’ll find on your right

 

 

 

 1083 Stevens St,

    Whether you’re looking for stones, jewelry, herbs, candles, tarot cards or a psychic reading; we’ve got it and much more. Located in the small town of Cassadaga, The Purple Rose Trading company has been servicing Cassadaga and people around the world for many years. With an intricate selection of jewelry and over 100 stones and gems to choose from we have what you’re looking for.

 

 

and

 

 

 

C. Green’s Haunted Museum – Cassadaga, FL

 

 

 

C. Greens Haunted History Museum

1079 Stevens St.

 

 

 

C. Greens Haunted History Museum is located in beautiful Cassadaga Florida, the psychic capital of the south. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are located in a 119 year old 2,000 square foot building with over three hundred items on display at all times. Every year for Halloween we turn it into a true haunted house along with a food vendor, raffles and prizes. Who wouldn’t love to visit a history museum that’s also haunted?

 

 

 

 

 

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Ok since you’ve been walking about town—go get your car and  return to Cassadaga Road——and go to that sharp turn north past the hotel….

 

 

 

Once it makes the turn it becomes Marion Street

 

 

Continue NORTH until you come to  West Kicklightner Road.

 

 

Turrn Left on West Kicklightner—The Lake Mary Cassadaga Cemetry is on you right

 

 

 

Turn onto Root Rd  which goes into the cemetery

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Devil’s Chair

 

 

 

Lake Helen/Cassadaga Cemetery

 

The cemetery is located between the two small communities on property that is county owned.
In order to buried there one must contact the city clerk of Lake Helen.

 

 

 

Lake Helen Cemetery Cassadaga Florida

 

 

 

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Return to  W. Kicklightner Road and turn left.

 

 

 

Continue across Marion

 

 

on the right

 

 

 

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THE HAUNTINGS

 

 

 

 

The Ann Stevens House 1895 Historic Bed & Breakfast

 

Not open to the public unless you are a guest of the B&B

 

 

201 E Kicklighter Rd, Lake Helen, FL 32744-3514

 

 

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ann Stevens House is recognized for both its frame vernacular architecture and its association with Ann Stevens, a remarkable individual who had a significant role in the development of the Cassadaga community. From its earliest beginnings in the 1890s, the Ann Stevens House operated as both a winter residence for Ann Stevens and rooming house. In the 1940s, it served war brides visiting the area due to its proximity to the Deland Naval Air Station. In 1993, the house was restored and operated as a Bed & Breakfast for 16 years, with a carriage house built in 1994 to provide additional guestrooms. The property was later restored and re-opened as a Bed & Breakfast in January 2013.

 

 

Ann Stevens House Bed & Breakfast (1895), Cassadaga, Florida

 

 

 

Continue on  and on the left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Macy Park Lake Helen, Florida

 

 

 

 

Lake Macey Park

 

Lake Macy Park was improved and constructed through the efforts of the Lake Helen Parks & Recreation Department, Florida Recreational Assistance Environmental Grant, the City of Lake Helen, and many volunteers. The park possesses an extended, partially covered dock where you will find a few avid fisherman; a primitive boat launch; an educational trail, pointing out native vegetation; restroom facilities; playground and picnic area amenities. Sailboats, Rowboats, or boats with trolling motors only, are allowed on the lake. No jet skis, no cast netting, no swimming or diving, no wake zone.

 

 

 

Lake update brings commissioners to a boil in Lake Helen

 

 

 

 

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Return to Marion Ave/or Macey Ave (the one you drove up on from Cassadaga) as it changes name right in this area—but turn right on which ever it is now and drive north.

 

 

Turn West on East Ohio Ave.

 

On your right

 

 

Melissa Park

 

Melissa Park is a park in Volusia County. Melissa Park is situated nearby to Lake Helen, close to Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Churchm  at 450 Ohio Avenue and contains a small basketball court, playground equipment, horse shoe pits and picnic amenities.

 

 

Leave the park continuing on Ohio by turning right.

 

 

 

Turn right on South Goodwin Street

 

 

 

On your left after you pass W. Washington Ave.

 

 

 

Our History:  A Community That Loves To Create

 

 

 

Shoestring Theater

500 S. Goodwin St.

The theater is located in a remodeled old schoolhouse.  The theater its self got started in 1949 in a Navy mess hall at Sidney Taylor Airport and moved to Lake Helen in 1987.

 

 

Next production:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabin on the Lake B&B

 

 

 

Things to do in Lake Helen in December

 

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  DEC

  Lake Helen Christmas Home Tour 2021

  Sat, 12:30 – 5:30 PM

  Hopkins Hall, 150 Connecticut Ave

  Lake Helen, FL

  Tickets are now available for purchase on our website linked below. Be sure to save your email confirmation to show proof of purchase at will call day of the event. Will Call is located at Hopkins Hall.

  https://www.lhchristmashometour.com/tickets

 

• 4

  DEC
  Holiday Vendor Market

  Sat, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 5

  1090 Stevens St

  Lake Helen, FL

• 10

  DEC

  Lake Helen Christmas Dance

  Fri, 7 – 11 PM

  Hopkins Hall, 150 Connecticut Ave

  Lake Helen, FL
• 11

  DEC

  Lake Helen Market

  Sat, 8 AM – 1 PM

  Lake Helen Market In the Park and Yard Sales, 493 S Lakeview Dr

  Lake Helen, FL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re so excited for the holidays…   We’re celebrating Black Friday, Every Friday in November!!!   These specials will only be available from this Friday through Monday. Hurry! Hurry!

Hanukkah is Sunday, November 28th! Treat yourself or someone special!

Join us for an upcoming in-person events!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grilled Three-Cheese Bacon Sandwiches

 

 

 

 

 

North of Tampa:  Greek immigrants found the sponging industry in Tarpon Springs at the turn of the last (actually 19th) century and it been Greek to us ever since.  Visitors wander on Tarpon Docks  before stopping in at the Sponge Arama, where a museum and movie theater illustrates the area’s history and a gift shop sells souveniir sponge sculpture, seashell jewelry and other wares.  Sightseeing cruises and even Greek dance lessons may be on the agenda as well .

Undicovered Florida

 

 

 

 

What It’s Really Like to Take a European River Cruise Right Now

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The world’s 10 best Titanic museums

 

 

 

 

 

Private Paradise:  The most enviable rooms on Titani were the ship’s four deluxe palour suites, of which two boasted 50 ft private promnade decks, a bathroom, lavatory and sitting room.  A stay in this suite would have set you back more than 82,000 pounds in modern money

Sailing In Style:  Lift Aboard the Titanic

BBC History Revealed

Aug/Sept 2021

 

 

 

 

How Much It’ll Cost You To Visit The Titanic In 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAKE A WALK THROUGH TIME:

Saturday, November 20th at 10 a.m.

 

 

Spotlight on Mount Dora

Mount Dora Historical Society presents:

Mount Dora Historic Home Walking Tour,

Saturday, November 20th at 10 a.m.

 

 

 

 

TAKE A WALK THROUGH TIME

Meet in the Sculpture Garden of the Mount Dora Community Center

located at 520 N. Baker Street.

Join The Hitorical Society

for Historical Preservation Planner Shelby Eldridge’s

presentation

on the different architectural styles of homes

located throughout Mount Dora’s historic district

Her presentation will be

followed by an individual or guided walking tour

of

historic homes and their history.

 Tour maps and bottled water provided

Rain location will be

in the lower level of the Community Building.

Come join us!

Mount Dora Historical Society

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 of the UK’s weirdest and most wonderful drinking holes

 

 

 

 

 

Smallest Pub in Britain?

The Nutshell (Bury St. Edmunds)  would be worth a visit for the sheer strangeness of decor.  This is possibly the only bar in the world with a mummified cat hanging above it whle the ceiling is lined with bank notes from around the world and military metals fighting for space  with taxidermy on the walls.

 

 

 

 

 

THINGS TO DO IN BURY ST EDMUND

 

 

 

 

 

SOFAS & SUDS 2021-SANFORD COUCH RACE!

 

 

 

A Grave Matter:  Following her execution Marie Antoinette’s body was tossed in an unmaked grave in Paris’  Madeleine Cemeterry.  Howeverr in 1815–during the restoration of monarchy the remains were reburied in the Basilica of St Derns, where they still lie today..

Marir Antoinette’s Final Days

Will Basher

BBC’s History Magazine

 

 

 

 

Marie Antoinette: Queen of Versailles (FULL MOVIE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woman Going Crazy On Caroline Street – Jimmy Buffett (Songs You Don’t Know By Heart)

 

 

 

 

 

718 Caoline Street

SOLD on 9/28/2021

Formerly Richard Peacon Hardware Store

Later the Lumley-Roberto Hardware… That building was torn down in 1980.

The current structure formerly featued Blue described as Key West’s most exciting boutique.   It just sold in September 28th of this year so heaven knows what’s there currently.

 

 

 

 

20 Things to Do in Key West for the First-Timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kenny Chesney buys home on Caroline Street?

 

 

 

 

 

800 Caroline: 

Theopolis Pinder Grocery

This is a 2 story building which housed the Red Doors in 1969.

it also housed a bar called the Wagon Wheel Bar, Nick named The Bucket of Blood

Built in 1884 by Thopolis Pinder who had a grocery store and ships provisionary.

 

 

 

 

 

Caroline’s Cafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now Home to Island Love Story

 

 

 

 

 

804 Caroline

Jefferson Adams House/Darin David

Grand classic framework building owned by the Jefferson Family for nearly a century.  in 2002 it was a day spa.  You should still be able to see the peaked roof cistern which was used to collect rain water before they piped water down the Keys from the main land.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key West LIVE TGIF Mallory Square Sunset Celebration & Evening Walk 🏝

 

 

 

 

 

920 Caroline

Off the Hook Bar and Grill

I remember it as to be PT’s Late Night Bar & Grill some time in the 90’s?

 

 

In the 60;s and 70’s it was The Big Fleet which closed in 1994 —a place for Country and Western Performers to preform among others

 

 

 

 

Key West Historic Sites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 Things You May not Know About the Historic Seaport

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land’s End Village, Turtle Kraals & Half Shell Raw Bar

 

 

 

 

RESTAURANT HISTORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will end at the Harbor and this is particulaly unhappy for me as I have been going to the Turtle Kraals since we first came here on our honeymoon (my late husband and I)…..it use to have sea  creatures like turtles residing in the pins (Kraals) here—I so enoyed  coming here and now it is gone……Key West will never be the same—all because of a virus….. Oh and they had turtle races in the

earlier days I use to come here—-they didn’t abuse the turtles it was a very slow race

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPTY STOREFRONTS INCREASE IN KEY WEST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pagan Holiday: On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists Paperback

 

 

 

 

Safurnalin, the Roman seven-day festival in honer of Saturn, took place from 17-23 December each year and was a time off great merriment and gift giving.  Th Roman name for the Yule festival was Soinvictus–The Undefeated Sun, and this was designated as the birthday of Christ in 336 AD by Pope Julius I in oder to appopriate the  most important of the pagan festivals  The Twelve Days of Christmas are the days after Christmas Day until the Epiphany (the day “designated for the manifestation of CHrist to the Magi) on January 6th January.

Yule

Byzant Seriptorium

 

 

 

 

 

How To Visit The Rome Catacombs For 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORT JEFFERSON TOUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Highwayman Art Show & Sale – Sunday, Day 2

 

 

 

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The Highwaymen:  A.E. Backus, a hit Southener during a time when racial equality was not yet taken seriously, cultivated friendship with Hihwaymen artists Harold Newton and R.A. McLendon.  In the mid and late 1950’s  other self-taught Afican Ameican artists started painting with Backus, or making frames in his studio.  The only Highwayman artist believed to have ever taken formal lessons from Backus was Alfred Hair.  Hair oganized the other (nearly 26) Highwayman artists and was instrumental in directing the “mass production” of Florida landscape paintings.  They painted landscapes with available paints and materials, framing them with molding from the doors, ceilings and baseboards.  Sometimes with the paint still wet, the artists would travel the state selling their paintings out of trunks of their cars (hence the name, “The Highwaymen).  By selling directly to the pubic, they set the standard for other self-taught African American artists who started painting Florida landscapes, using th highayman-like art motif.

Florida Black Heritage Trail

Visit Florida

A Florida Heritage Production

 

 

 

 

Florida Frontiers TV – Episode 26 – The

Highwaymen Artists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Walking Oxford Street London – Oct 2019

 

 

 

 

So we walked a bit in Key Weird—-I mean West—-so how about trying another walk—how about London—Maybe?

 

 

 

Oxford Street

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve heard that millions visit this area every year but that it is not particularly popular with Londoners….because of the number of people that do visit here, especially at Christmas time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can arrive at Tottenham Court Road Underground (that’s subway to you Yanks out there) Station and then walk west you’ll find your self in an area of chainstores and the like  (at least it was before the pandemic-)—But if you head west  you’ll come to more posh places like

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selfrides is crazy lately and since June or earlier the store has been for sale and it’s future seems more and more confusing if the read the London press.   As you’re walking west you’ll fnd this classy store on the far side of Oxford Circus

 

Selfridges was opened in 1909 and the present building owes much of its decor to the 1920’s.

 

 

 

 

 

Secrets of Selfridge    PBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh and did you know what Oxford Road’s original name was?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And when it was Tyburn it was the route used to take prisones from the prison of Newgate   

to Tyburn Gallows

 

 

 

 

 

 

The street then was even busier that it is today with all manner of citizens who got their jollies watching the condemneed make his last (at least concious and still breathing) journey.   These executions went on at Tyburn  for about 600 years or so–the last one was in 1783.

 

 

 

 

 

Right next to St Giles church on St Giles High Street, London is the pub called “The Angel”   (check out how this ties in to all Tyburn and the like—plus what being “on the wagon” had to do with it.) 

 

 

 

 

 

The Marble Arch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

excavated the buried remains of six plantation slaves,

 

 

 

 

 

Trails and Roads  The drive to Kingsley plantation is along a scenic, narrow (and sometimes bumpy), dirt road.  Stately sabal palms line the historic road as it nears the plantation entrance  The historric site of today is on about 24 acres of mostly open land  One trail takes visitors from the planter’s home to the slave quartr, the return trail winds slightly through the orstd landscape.  Th total loop is apprximately one-third-mile.

Nando Travel  Timuuam Ecolohical Preserve

 

 

 

 

Old Red Eyes And The Ghosts Of Kingsley Plantation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MALLENY GARDEN

 

 

 

Malleeny Garden

Balermo

6 m west of Edinburgh city centre

A peaceful walled garden ith a collction o old ashioned roses and fine herbacous borders.  Special features include th 400-year-old clipped yew trees.

 

 

 

 

 

Malleny Gardens 🌳 – Edinburgh Family Vlogs

 

 

 

 

 

Many of the horse farms in Marion County welcome visitors.  The FTBA will be happy to direct you to those that are open to the public…Visitors should always stop at the farm’s office.  Certain areas may be off limits.  Remember a handsome horse isn’t always friendly.  Keep your hands to yourself.  Visiting hours vary from farm to farm, but the rule of thumb is Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Tale of Two Vampires:  Dark Ones, Book 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet-and-Sour Pork Stir-Fry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I picked the above up a few days ago and thought it went very nicely in our exploration of this area—Infact it is something I would greatly like to participate on a tour….we’ll see

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floating dock/ 2 fishing piers.  Water front boardwalk.  2 story gazebo overlook.  Beach volleyball court.  Tennis court w/lights (one).  Playground (3-12 year olds).  Walking trail.  Pavilions.  Restrooms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return  on Fergerson to Providence and make a right on Saxon

 

 

 

 

Back to 17-92 and turn  right—-north.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Deland/Deltona–West Volusia County Region has 14 communities, conveniently loated along I-4 and US route 17-92, between Daytona Beach and Orland, making it an easy drive from the beaches and Central Florida theme parks.

 

 

Waggin’ Trail Dog Park
(City of Orange City)

and don’t forget your best furry friend(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now turn right onto Elm and you will see on your right

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pooser Park

Popular for lunch–picnic tables setting on a bluff overlooking a pond.  There is alo a short walking trail here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return to  17-92   going right/North

 

 

 

 

Left on West Rhode Island

 

 

 

 

north on South Carpenter Ave

 

 

 

and on you left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

about a block further on your left you’ll see

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Fun Town

 

 

 

 

 

Offering all manner of entertainment,  from Birthday parties to Virtual Reality, Mini Golf to Go Karts, and don’t forget Batting Cages and Arcades.

 

 

 

 

across the street and just a short distance on your right as going north is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The historic 1876 Heritage Inn

 

 

 

This hotel was built in 1876 making it the oldest operating hotel in Volusia County as well as one of the oldest in the state.   The man who develped it was also mayor of Orange City for six years.  Enlarged in the  later it was used as an extension of the Methodist Camp from 1931-33.  In 1936 it was used to cater to Race car diver from Daytona—-and it was grounds to expulsion for Stetson Univeristy students—-click on the Heritage Inn above to get a full explination and more for all that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1876 Heritage Inn

 

 

 

Accommodations

We offer 37 rooms with private baths, micro-fridges, high speed internet access, and many more amenities.

 

 

 

 

Postal Museum

One of only three in the united states displaying old cancelling machines, stamps, and much more

 

 

 

 

 

FLORIDA DIVE COMPANY

 

 

 

Continue north on 17-92

 

 

 

 

 

Turn Left on  W. French

 

 

 

 

Continue on till you enter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Springs Brewing

Florida inspired, brings delicious food and drinks for people of all ages to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Springs State Park

 

 

 

 

Shortly after entering the park turn left on

 

 

Bear Blvd

 

 

 

 

 

The park has food service, concessions, camping, a camp store, two hour cruises on the St. Johns River and you can swim in the springs—it’s 72 degrees all the time.

 

 

 

 

 

Turn right on Magnolia Ave and on the right you’ll eventually come to the Thursby House

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Magnolia to Bear–go left until French and then right back to 17-92

 

 

 

 

turn left on 17-92

 

 

 

 

Turn right on East Wisconsin Ave

 

 

 

 

Left on North Leavitt Ave.

 

 

 

Turn Right on E Minnesota Ave

 

 

 

 

You’ll pass on your right

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ll continue from here and on next week visiting First Cassadaga and Lake Mary before turning back to reach Deland.  Please join us then.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alling House, a Bed

 

 

 

Albertus Cottage

 Today, the structure provides educational opportunity to visitors that come to explore the history of Orange City through the poster displays that cover the interior walls. According to the VIA’s Art Director, Bob LaFleur, “The small space of the structure does not lend itself well as a traditional display museum for artifacts and collectibles, nor is it suitable for group activities of any large size. Nonetheless, there is abundant charm and ambience to this place that calls for recognition.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Days Inn Orange CIty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7 Mystifying Facts About Harry Houdini

 

 

 

 

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Erika’s Tea Room

 

 

 

 

 

10 Haunted Towns in the U.S.

OK a slow withdrawl for those Halloween Junkies amoung us-

 

 

 

 

Take a historic break:  Sally Lunn’s House is the oldest in the city dating back to 1482.  Sally herself moved in 200 years later when her baking prowess was discovered and her bakery ‘s brioche buns became popular.  Jane Austin was reportedly a fan.  The house is now a kitchen museum and traditional English restaurant.

24-Hours in Bath

Disccover Britain

Decembr 2020

 

 

 

Grandma’s Chicken Casserole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details:

https://fallfestivaloftheartsdeland.com/

 

I’ve been to this festival several times—it’s fun  and Deland is worth a visit all on it’s own..

 

 

 

 

Weeknight Dinners You Can Make with Tex-Mex Staples

 

 

 

 

 

 

These Are the 10 Happiest Countries in the World

 

 

 

 

 

 

45th Annual Fall Country Jamboree:  November 6th & 7th   9 am — 5 pm Saturday—-9 am — 4 pm Sunday at Barberville

 

 

Tours/Visitor Information:  A visit to Barberville Pioneer Settlement is truly a unique experience. Our historical village is nestled within a charming, moss-draped oak hammock in western Volusia County. We offer self-guided tours or can provide each visitor or] group with a guided tour of the structures within our expansive campus, which illustrates life in rural Florida in the bygone days of the late 19th and early 20th century

 

 

Barberville Pioneer Settlement – What Life was like in the 1870 …

 

 

 

 

 

17 Attractions and Places to Stop Along the Tamiami Trail/U.S. Highway 41 between Miami and Naples

 

 

 

Druve west from Miami on Hwy 41, past the last rements of civilization  (some say) on Hwy 27 and from here you’re in the Everglades.  You will (or at least you use to) see a sign saying you’re entering the great swamp and a warning that you should be careful as many animals may be crossing the road.   The small business offerings will re-inforce where you are:  Air boat rides, alligator wrestlers and souvener shops—-and ever a few (hundred?) people fishing.  There’s also a pumping station that keeps the water a it proper level…..and there were several “authentic” Seminole Indian village along the way—at least the 30 years or so I last made the trip.

 

 

 

Miles and miles of tall—at least 6 foot sawgrass flats greets you from both sides with clumps of trees scattered about here and there (they call them hammocks—from the Spanish for “high, dry,  ground”.

 

 

 

This is a quote about the area from one of the sites you can click on below:

 

t’s not a good idea on this Alligator Alley, to get out of the car in certain spots. We once convinced a Texas friend of this, when she was halfway out of the car “to pull its tail”. Nor do you want to walk your dog along the road here, since Fido is an alligator’s favorite treat. Keep in mind that gators are extremely fast from a dead stop and can grab your dog, or you, within seconds.

 

 

 

 

Tamiami Trail: Scenic drive exploring Everglades

 

 

 

At about 40 miles the road turns northwest.   Instead of following it take the road to your left which is  Route 92.  You’ll come to a small lake and roadside park.  This is said to be a good leg stretching area—given the gators etc in the area I would be inclined to stay in the car—but living in Florida all these years has given me a deep respect (fear?).  Continue on the road till you reach what use to be Pinecrest: (best time on week day out of season for hunting).

 

 

 

 

Florida’s Real Alligator Alley

 

 

 

 

On your way to Pinecrest you will cross many bridges and its said that if you stop and walk across them you might well get a great view of the natural beauty of the Everglades:  as besides the gators  you might see a big Garfish going by , or a deer— or even a water mocassin—-this is the northern boundary of the

Everglades National Park 

 

 

 

It’s about 5 miles until you reach

 

 

 

Pinetrest

 

 

 

 

once a boom town in the 20’s—click above to get a view of what is left there now—including a famous gangster’s digs.

 

 

 

Pinecrest Campground

 

 

 

 

After you leave the town the road goes west for a couple of miles past scrub oak and weeds under which linger the the remains of old homesteads, maybe a church or a school that once graced this area.  They even drilled an oil well here once but it has long been abandoned as it was too low producing to make a profit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then the road  suddenly makes a sharp turn north  and if you look carefully you might see a wood ibis or two as this is their nesting area—they are the only American stork and you can  identify them by their blackish head and black wing tips.

 

 

 

Scenic Byway – Everglades Loop Road, Florida

 

 

 

The road from here to Hwy 41 leads under huge cypress and other trees over land that is crossed with many streams over which are small bridges.  Everywhere are turkey buzzards and Spanish moss all in all it sounds a bit erie to me —- but there are also bromeliad plant and even some rare orcharids may be seen.   Then you’ll return to 41.

 

 

 

Big Cypress Swamp loop Road off SR41 in Florida County road 94

 

 

This road is called the Loop  Rood and only a  few miles or so are paved and aren’t always a good idea in the summer or when there’s been a lot of rain—-before you decide to make the trip read this:

 

 

Loop Road: Storied road through Everglades is full of wildlife

 

 

 

Those traveling across Florida on the Tamiami Trail should take Loop Road only if they aren’t in a hurry.  Once on gravel, your speed will be under 20 miles per hour. Like the rest of the Everglades, the scenery here doesn’t shout. Appreciating the cypress forest and pine uplands requires quiet attention to the beauty of small things.

 

 

 

 

I’ve never been on this road but looked up some info and thought it sounded interesting—but a bit scary as well—so please research it a bit if you are thinking of going  —when you return to Tamiani Trail you can turn right—east and return to Miami or left and head to the Gulf.

 

 

BIG CYPRESS LOOP ROAD
An Everglades Adventure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashback: Massive Winter Park sinkhole swallows home, pool, more

 

 

 

 

One day back in the 1980’s, in a phenomenon that isn’t uncommon in this part of th state, a lot of the ground started disappearing (Corner Faibanks and Denning Drive) downward.  Fast.  In hardly any time at all, a lot of what had been standing here was sinking into a monsterous hole.  Everyone came to stand around and gape and later watch people with big mahines try to retrieve some of the things swallowed by Mother Earth.  Today the sink hole holds water….its a peek at how oh so-fleting material things can be in the face of nature…

 

The Insider’s Guide to Greater Orlando.

 

 

 

The Winter Park Florida Sinkhole of 1981! A look back 38 years later

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEBARY HALL HISTORIC SITE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

York Minster Walking Tour

 

 

 

A new central tower was begun in 1420 to replace the one which collapsed in 1407.  In 1472 the work of rebuilding the minster was declared complete and the Minster was rededicated.  York Minster suffred heavily during the English Reformation and its aftermath; the chantry chapels and altars were torn down under Edward VI, and much of the cathedral plate was lost.

 

 

 

Explore one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louie’s Backyard 30 Years of Pictures

 

 

 

When you think of Key West

 

 

most people think of partying, drinking, dancing and bar hopping—–but there is so much more to  my favorite little island.

 

 

 

Visit | Key West Garden Club

 

 

 

The tree pictured at the top of the article is the Mahoe Tree and it can be found at several locations including:  The After Deck Bar at Louie’s Backyard,  and  The Key West Garden Club at West Martllo Towers.  

 

 

Commonly called Blue Mahoe, Sea Hibiscus and Tree Hibiscus it  has a very interesting trait—it’s flower change colors as the day goes by.  and can start one color and as the day goes by change to another.

 

 

The tree is salt tolerant tree that can grow up to 60′ high and it is said that if you cut one of its branches and stick it in the ground it will take root.  It bark was once used by primitve people to make loin cloths, fishing nets and mats from the fibrous parts of the inner bark

 

 

 

LITTLE HAMACA PARK OFFERS A HIDDEN HIDEAWAY

 

 

 

Little Hamaca City Park

East End of Covernment Road

 

 

 

11-acres park in the historic salt ponds area….purchased by the city in the 1980s to preserve this last remnant of a tropical hardwood forest which once covered much of Key West.

 

 

 

 

Here from the boardwalks you can see the salt ponds and mangrove forest as well as 33 species of harwoods replanted here to restore the Hardwoods.  You’ll also see buterflys, birds, spiders and snakes. The park has a dock, canoe trail, picnic and parking aras.

 

 

 

This park near the airport and salt ponds is Key West’s only nature area.  It has a 1/5 mil nature trail  and a hardwood hammock which is the largest remnant of tropical forest that once covered the island

 

 

Oh and Hamaca is a Key’s Indian word for Dry tree island or “sleeping place”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edington:  This well is in a clump of trees byt the roadside, on the left hand side as one approaches the village from the station.  The water gathers in a well-made stone tank about three feet square, the top of which is level with the surrounding ground.  It is covered with two stone slabs, one of which, at the date of my visit in April 1915, had been removed, and the tank was half full of decaying laves as a consquence.  The water was three feet in depth, and ran out through a stone spout.  The flow was slight, and the water itself of a greenish milky colour, with a strong and horrible smell of sulphur…The spring looked neglected, and does not seem to be held in much repute…Horne, who then quotes an earlier source’s description of..a perpetual spring, which contains sulphur and …it is very cold… and has been found officacious in scorbutick, cases.”

The Holy Wells of Somerset

http://www.bath.ac.uk/lispring/sourcearchives/fs2/fs2jh1.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bayridge Sushi

400 Savage Ct,

Longwood, FL 32750

Just a bit before Halloween we went back to this great Japanesse Resturant.

 

 

 

 

 

Bayridge Sushi – Longwood—Menu

 

 

 

I love their food—especially their Benito Boxes which had a great variety and I alway have a bit left to munch on in the afternoon.

 

 

 

 

 

The restaurant by the way is less than a block off of 434 —across with the Shopping Center w/Winn DIxie  on northern side of 434

 

 

and right behind McDonalds in a small mall that also hasa veggie market   on the southside of  434

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as you see they do dine in and take reservation—accept credit Cards and even have Vegan options….the dining area is peaceful and noise is usually at a minimum.  There is a parking lot here which is basically only used for the customers here. (oh and the veggie place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They are known for their sushi—but non partakers like me find plenty on their menu to feed them well

 

 

 

 

 

 

they even have a full bar

 

 

 

 

Not to mention the Sushi Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and their dessert menu is very much leaning to our western tastes

 

 

 

Ok so hope if you go you enjoy it as much as I did—tell them the

Dragon Lair Diva sent you

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 of the Most Influential Magicians Who Ever Lived

 

 

 

 

 

To sample some of the artstry the Boadway Museum & Art Gallery draws upon.  The collections of the University of Oxford’s historic Ashmolean Museum, while the Gordon Russell Design Museum celebrate the work of the local Arts and Crafts furniture makers.  If you’re extending your stay, Broadway, boasts the Lygon Arms, a 17th c  coaching inn with unrivalled hospatility,  while around the corner lies Abbots Grange, a five-star medieval manor,complete with 8 acres of pivate park to stoll around.

Love Street

Discover Britain

Dec 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision,
Third Edition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My main and 1st and Last pictures today are from my first trip to Ireland—I took a small group all inclusive tour alone on this one—it was wonderful.   when I returned it was with some friend and it was the time when we drove ourselves.

 

 

 

 

Deland’s Sport Aviation Showcase

November 11 – 13

 

 

This weekend I did a short trip with a couple of  friends to West Volusia which has inspired us to make future plans for the area so  I’m gonna show you the best of an area that so few—even resident of Central Florida–Know about……so let’s start. in Sanford——come up thru Sanford on 17-92——you can reach it by exiting on 434 (less traffic than a lot of the other route—just go east and you’ll come to 17-92—-then turn north and prepare for some older but some fun places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ll not go into anything that you might find along the way  at least I won’t but you’re wlcome to take your time and visit all manner of things   For instance—in Sanford you’ll pass the downtown with brick gates on both sides of the main street—in case you  would like to make a stop:     Visit downtown Sanford.

 

Sanford FL is a great place to visit with lots of things to do!

 

 

 

 

Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida just 20 minutes north of Orlando, is a global destination featuring award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, gastropubs, world-class events and concerts, one of Central Florida’s most vibrant art communities and a spectacular marina for fishing, boating and river dinner cruises.

 

 

 

 

 

4 UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY IN SANFORD FL

 

 

 

 

You’ll continue on 17-92 which turns to the left/west as there’s a Lake—Monroe there—-which you will probably notice north of the road.

 

 

 

the Sanford Zoo which is having a Lantern Festival Nov- January—I saw it a year or so ago and it’s beautiful.   So if you’re just doing a day trip you might want to check this out on your way home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’ll cross the Lake (Monroe) which is part of the St John’s River—on the other side of the river is a huge power plant.

 

 

 

Sanford Power plant is in Debary/Volusia County  is  on the left.

 

 

 

and after you cross the bridge—the street now bears the name of Charles Richard Beall Boulevard which  is basically another name for 17-92 in Debary:     It got this name in January 1996 and was named for  Jesse and Arbutus Beall’s son Charles who was the only Debary resident to be killed in the Vietnam War.

 

 

 

SIGN CHANGE HONORS FALLEN DEBARY SOLDIER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debary

This Small town along 17-92 north  of Lake Monroe is about 25 miles North of Orlando and 12 south of Deland.    It was started in the 60’s   (town in 1990’s)  The area was once (19th c) the estate of Count Samuel deBary who was a champane importer who lived in New York—but was of Belgian decent and was raised in Germany and eventually ended in France where he was enlisted to introduce Champagne to the USA—–and that enterprise made him a rich man.  His house DeBary Hall is part of what we’re looking at today and definately a highlight of our trip.

 

 

Exploring Historic DeBary And Enterprise Florida (Debary Hall, Memorial Park & More)

 

 

 

 

The first road on you right goes to e

Lake Monroe Park Circle

 

 

 

 

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Lake Monroe Park

 

Lake Monroe Park

is one of Volusia County’s oldest and most popular parks and is open daily, sunrise to sunset with free admission. RV camping rates are $25 including taxes and electric, and a $2 fee to launch your boat. Prices are subject to change. The following amenities are available: Boardwalks, Boat ramps, Camping, Fishing docks, Pavilion Picnic areas, Nature trails, Playground, Restrooms, and a Volleyball court. We invite you to visit this beautiful park on Lake Monroe. You also can enjoy one of the beautiful camping sites.

 

The next road on the right is  Old Deland Road and it turns South toward Lake Monroe and ends at:

 

 

 

 

Back on 17-92  you’ll come to Barwick which crosses both sides of the highway—if you’re interested you can turn left here

 

You’ll cross what appears to be two seperate man-made-waterways a short way after this the road curves north/right.

 

You’ll take the next left onto Al Camino Cardla.

 

Continue  and on your right you’ll come to:

 

 

 

Biking the Spring to Spring Trail, DeBary

 

 

 

 

 

River City Nature Park

provides the public access to the natural environment of the St. Johns River. It’s set on a 100-acre triangular-shaped parcel. The park holds a popular disc golf course. There are plans to create a passive waterfront park at the location with family picnic shelter, a fishing pier and nature walks.

 

 

River City Nature Park
(City of DeBary)

 

 

Back on 17-92

 

 

Continue north

come to light with Benson Junction Rd to thee left and

Dirksen Drive on the right….turn right.

 

There’s another branch of the Spring Trail along here to right of Dirksen Dr

 

 

Shortly on the right you’ll see the entrance to

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Documentation: Gemini Spring Debary Fl

 

 

 

 

Gemini Springs Park

 

• Picnic area.  Camping.  Fishing Pier.  Canoe Launching.  Dog park Trail – walk/jog/cycle:   Gemini Springs is a key county-run nature park. The lightly developed 210-acre site offers opportunities for outdoor activities-fishing, canoeing, walking and biking, and outings on Volusia County’s Spring-to-Spring Trail. For general users, the park includes a playground, dog park and rentable pavilions.

 

 

Oh and Gemini Springs has a Dog Park—it’s a 4.5 acres with two seperate fenced areas for large and small dogs, watering stations, benches and picnic tables and a half-mile walking trail.

 

 

 

Gemini Springs Park

 

 

 

a short distance farther east on Dirkson Drive on th left is Buena VIsta Street which will take you to the parking lot for

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Park

 

The Park is a peaceful and restful place and there are 5 pavilions for picnics. The Park features an F-15 Eagle aircraft and the USS Langley’s anchor, which are prominently displayed. The Eagle and a hillside garden are brightly illuminated each evening and are visible from Dirksen Drive. There is parking available for 12 vehicles.

 

 

 

 

Memorial Park

 

 

 

 

Turn to the Left on Mansion Blvd and continue to  Sunrise —you’ll see our destination directly in front of you but you can’t get your car in that way so turn left on Sunrise—look for the sign a short distance to you right noting house and parking and follow that road down to the parking area for

 

 

 

 

 

Debary Hall Historic Site

 

Originally th hunting estate of New York champagne importer Frederick DeBary, this magnificent 1871 house has been beautifully restored to  its early glory.

 

 

 

DeBary Hall Historic Site

 

 

There’s a very reasonably priced guided tour of the house and well worth you time

 

 

Now you can return to 17-92 turn right on Sunrise and continue till it ends at Aqua Vista Dr and turn right on Aqua Vista

 

Continue on Aqua Vista until it ends on Santiago Rd

 

Turn left on Santiago

 

 

Continue on Santiago which ends on 17-92 and turn north right again.

 

Turn Left on Austuraino Road

 

This road ends at Surina Road

 

turn left

 

A  short distance on your right is

 

 

 

 

 

Return to 17-92 the way you came here and turn north–right.

 

 

on your right is a community park

 

Continue north

 

 

turn right on North Pine Meadow Drive

 

On the right

 

 

 

 

Glen Abbey Golf

 

The 18-hole Glen Abbey course at the Glen Abbey Golf Club facility in Debary, features 6661 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

 

 

This is an 18-hole, semi-private golf course that winds through gently rolling landscapes of sylvan splendor and a 60 acre body of water known as “No Name” Lake.  There are no parallel fairways and all fairways are tree lined  The course features three sets of tees for difference skill levels.

 

 

WELCOME TO GLEN ABBEY GOLF CLUB!

 

 

 

Return to 17-92 and go right/north again.

 

 

Just a few places from food to shopping to lodging that are actually in the town of Debary

 

 

 

Your Fashion Fix

DeBary

 

 

 

 

Hampton Inn Debary

 2.0 Star Property

 

 

 

Debary also has a 2nd golf Club:  DeBary Golf CLub

regularly choosen as a U.S Open Qualifying site.  A Golf Digest 4-star rated semi-private golf course

 

 

 

 

OK next Tues we will continue on north on 17-92 to Orange CIty

 

But before we leave Debary we’re going to give you some side trips—–in case you want to keep you advance a bit slower or want to head east instead of north or maybe look for something close and then head back south and home…..

 

 

You can make this turn when you leave Debary Hall for instance….just turn left on Sunrise  where you exit parking—

Back past the Mansion and keep on Sunrise when it makes a bit of a turn right/south.

It ends on Dirksen—take another left.

After you pass under I-4 the road becomes DeBary Ave.

 

and you’re in

 

 

All Saints Episcopal Church, Enterprise, Florida

Enterprise

 

The town which was in the days when it was founded the last Riverboat stop on the St. John’s River—-was established in the 1840’s and because the river was too shallow for boats the town built hotels for the passengers to stay and catch a train east to go on to Titusville.

 

 

It thrived into the 1870’s and was the County seat (of 3 counties:  Mosquito, Orange and Volusia), but things change and by the 1880’s Deland became the new kid in town—growing rapidly and eventually becoming the Coutny Seat, leaving Enterprise to waste away by the river that had helped make it great if only for a short time.

 

 

Continue on till just before the Temple Baptist on the left—-turn right on Main Street

 

On the right you’ll come to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Enterprise Heritage Center

is a community museum and event space located in a restored 1936 schoolhouse.  It features exhibits on the rich and varied history of historic Enterprise founded in 1841.

 

 

Exhibits feature the steamboat era, the Brock House Hotel, Thornby Park, and the Florida Methodist Children’s home founded in 1908 (and still active in the town)

 

 

It has an extensive collection of historic letters, documents, photos, artifacts and other materials.

Admission is free and museum  hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 until 2 pm.

 

HISTORY OF THE FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME, A SECOND CENTURY OF SERVING CHILDREN.

 

 

 

Reeturn to DeBary Ave and turn right

 

The road makesa long sweep right/south

 

 

Turn Right on Providence Blvd

 

 

You’ll cross

 

 

 

 

 

Then on the right:

 

 

 

Thornby Park in Deltona

 

 

THORNBY NATURE PARK

 110 Providence Blvd.

Enjoy and explore 40 acres of pristine wooded property featuring  an all inclusive “Inspiration Playground” -Thornby is one of Deltona’s Nature Parks. 

 

 

 

and Oh Yes you have wandered into  Deltona–the most populas city in Volusia County—but just pretend we’re in Enterprise cause not planning on doing any more Deltona today.

 

 

Providence ends on Lake Shore Drive

 

Turn left on Lake Shore and go till you come to

 

 

Green Springs Park

 

One of Florida’s few remaining green sulfur springs.

 

 

Florida Hikes

 

 

When you’re finished enjoying the park return to the road you drove in on and turn right—-